Guyana formally opens back-track route to Suriname due to ferry’s absence

Guyana-Suriname Ferry Service remains suspended as officials pursue resumption

THE Guyana-Suriname Ferry Service remains suspended as authorities from both countries continue efforts to resolve a dispute over the operational requirements of the M.V. Canawaima, with the Government of Guyana exploring alternative vessels to restore the service. The Government said on Tuesday that officials from Guyana and Suriname have remained in constant and daily contact […]

Suspension of MV Canawaima: Suriname rejects proposed ferry replacement as Guyana pushes for solution

…immigration services continue as “back track” passenger traffic spikes Days after the suspension of the ferry service between Guyana and Suriname, the Government of Guyana stated on Tuesday that the proposal for an alternative vessel to operate the route was turned down by the Maritime Authority in Suriname (MAS). Although rejected, the Guyanese Government is seeking to propose another alternative vessel to the Surinamese authorities, even as e…

Guyana formally opens back-track route to Suriname due to ferry’s absence

Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 16:51 by Denis Chabrol Government on Tuesday indicated that it has officially opened the back-track route from Springlands to Nickerie , after the Maritime Authority of Suriname (MAS) refused Guyana’s offer of an alternative vessel to ply the Corentyne River route. “Immigration service is still provided to persons […]